Saturday, January 10, 2015

A participation in His Sacrifice – v2

We all are one body
one body in Christ;
sharing His table
the journey to the cross

A participation in His sacrifice
His body, the cup;
giving His life for us
that we would be bound up

Gathered in for glory
to see Paradise;
standing at the foot of His cross
the price He paid for us


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edited January 10, 2015
A participation in His Sacrifice – v2

July 30, 2011
A participation in His Sacrifice
1 Corinthians 10:16-17
1 Corinthians 8, 1 Corinthians 9, 1 Corinthians 10
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read July 30, 2011

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we share the present – v2

we share the present
the gift of time, today,
the present a present from God
time is a gift from the Creator
we are to share the gift
we share the present
time not only for ourselves
but to be shared with others

we share the gift of time
with our family, our neighbors
we offer them love
in the present of time
the present is a gift from God
meant to be shared with others
we share the present
in obedience to God

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edited January 10, 2015
we share the present – v2

edited/new January 3, 2015
we share the present
January 3, 2015
a present from God
Worship Theme: New Year
Ecclesiastes 3:1-12 NIV
Revelation 21:1-6 NIV
Epiphany of the Lord Sunday
Children’s Message
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Mystery box
-              tooth brush and dental floss
sermon “A Year in Review
by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
Prayer of Thanksgiving
we thank you Lord – v7
by Raymond A. Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Epiphany of the Lord Sunday
December 28, 2014
&
John 1:1-14
Luke 2:8-20
Matthew 2:1-2, 10-11
4th Sunday of Advent
Advent Sermon Series: The Voices of Advent, “I was there…”
Voices of Advent – “I was there…”
dramas by Ross Olson
sermon/message – “The Shepherd”
as performed by and worship led by Pastor Ruth Foss
Advent wreath lighting
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Christmas Eve Service
December 28, 2014
&
Luke 2:1-7 (KJV)
4th Sunday of Advent
Advent Sermon Series: The Voices of Advent, “I was there…”
Voices of Advent – “I was there…”
dramas by Ross Olson
sermon/message – “The Innkeeper”
(as performed by Doris DeRespino
with Madison Robinson
and Shanequa Foss as the daughters)
children’s message
-          understanding time
by Julie Stites
Advent wreath lighting
Prayer of Thanksgiving –
we thank you Lord – v6
by Raymond A. Foss
communion
worship led by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
4th Sunday of Advent
December 21, 2014
&
Matthew 1:18-25
3rd Sunday of Advent
Advent Sermon Series: The Voices of Advent, “I was there…”
Voices of Advent – “I was there…”
dramas by Ross Olson
sermon/message – “Joseph”
 (as performed by Raymond A. Foss who, like Joseph,
is an step-father and adoptive  father)
children’s message
– mystery box – 
-          three pieces of paper
o   calendar with announcement of open house highlighted
o   all about Christmas sheet
o   drawing sheet of Jesus – cute baby
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Advent wreath lighting
Prayer of Thanksgiving –
we thank you Lord – v4
by Raymond A. Foss
communion
worship led by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
3rd Sunday of Advent
December 14, 2014
&
2nd Sunday of Advent
Advent Sermon Series: The Voices of Advent, “I was there…”
Luke 1:26-38 (KJV)
Voices of Advent – “I was there…”
dramas by Ross Olson
sermon/message – “Mary”
(as performed by Shyanne Foss,
who, like Mary, is 14 years old)
children’s message
– mystery box –  spool of thread and cloth and needles
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Advent wreath lighting
Prayer of Thanksgiving –
we thank you Lord – v2
by Raymond A. Foss
communion
worship led by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
2nd Sunday of Advent
December 7, 2014
&
1st Sunday of Advent
Advent Sermon Series: The Voices of Advent, “I was there…”
Sacred Dance Introit
Michael W. Smith’s
“Intro and Prepare Ye the Way”
from his New Hallelujah album
Advent wreath lighting
Prayer of Thanksgiving –
by Jeanie Goode
Luke 1:19-20a
children’s message
– mystery box – 
envelope with note
Voices of Advent – “I was there…”
dramas by Ross Olson
sermon/message – “Angel Gabriel”
(as performed by Terry Pettengill)
worship led by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
1st Sunday of Advent
November 30, 2014

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 35,080+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

we thank you for the gift of Jesus Christ – v2

at the end of Advent
on the day of Christmas
as we face the New Year
the turning of the page
we have so much to be thankful
to You, oh God, we are thankful

we thank you for the gift of Jesus Christ
for our death and resurrection
we thank You for Your mercy
when we alone deserve death
we thank you for His sacrifice
for climbing our cross

we thank You for a future
for a home in paradise
if we but accept this gift
grace poured out upon us
light bodies, new garments, for
we creatures of dust


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edited January 10, 2015
we thank you for the gift of Jesus Christ – v2

December 31, 2014
we thank you for the gift of Jesus Christ
Advent book study:
Luke 2:1-7
the birth of Jesus
Chapter 4: “It was Not a Silent Night”
Not A Silent Night
by Reverend Adam Hamilton
Spirit study led by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
&
Luke 1:26-33
Mary at the Annunciation,
the visitation of the angel Gabriel
Chapter 4: “Mary, Full of Grace”
Not A Silent Night
by Reverend Adam Hamilton
Spirit study led by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
&
Luke 2:41-51
Jesus at age 12 in the Temple
Chapter 3: “Amazed, Astounded, and Astonished”
Not A Silent Night
by Reverend Adam Hamilton
Spirit study led by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
&
Luke 2:33-35
prophecy of Simeon
Chapter 2: “The Piercing of Mary’s Soul”
Not A Silent Night
by Reverend Adam Hamilton
Spirit study led by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
&
2nd Sunday of Advent
Advent Sermon Series: The Voices of Advent, “I was there…”
Luke 1:26-38 (KJV)
Voices of Advent – “I was there…”
dramas by Ross Olson
sermon/message – “Mary”
(as performed by Shyanne Foss,
who, like Mary, is 14 years old)
worship led by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
2nd Sunday of Advent
December 7, 2014
&
Acts 1:8-14
referenced article about Black Friday death in 2008
(and website for Black Friday Deaths - http://blackfridaydeathcount.com/)
Introduction and
Chapter 1. “Beginning with the End”
Not A Silent Night
by Reverend Adam Hamilton
Spirit study led by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
&
earlier books by Rev. Hamilton studied in Spirit Study groups -
The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus
&        
“Final Words from the Cross”
&
24 Hours That Changed the World

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 35,090+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Friday, January 09, 2015

the epiphany of Babel – v2

the epiphany of Babel
so many voices, confusion,
by their language they were scattered
not of one mind, one voice
scattered for their arrogance, their hubris
that they could be like God
not understanding their station
all of us with feet of clay
far lower than that Creator
than Almighty God


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edited January 9, 2015
the epiphany of Babel – v2

January 7, 2015
the epiphany of Babel
Genesis 11:1-9
don’t try to be God
edited January 17, 2015
A moment of revelation – v2
edited January 17, 2015
the epiphany of Abraham – v3
edited January 16, 2015
the epiphany of Jesus – v2
edited January 16, 2015
the epiphany of the maidens – v3
(merging edits to original and version 2)
edited January 16, 2015
the epiphany was Herod’s – v3
(merging edits to version 1 and version 2)
edited January 16, 2015
the epiphany of John Wesley – v3
(merging edits to version 1 and version 2)
edited January 15, 2015
the epiphany of Matthew – v3
(merging edits to version 1 and version 2)
edited January 15, 2015
the epiphany of John – v2
January 15, 2015
The day of Epiphany
January 14, 2015
A moment of revelation
January 14, 2015
the epiphany of Anna
January 14, 2015
the Epiphany that mattered
edited January 12, 2015
the epiphany of the Sanhedrin – v2
edited January 12, 2015
the epiphany of the ten virgins – v2
(editing the epiphany of the maidens – v2)
edited January 12, 2015
the epiphany of the ten virgins
(editing the epiphany of the maidens)
edited January 12, 2015
the epiphany of Samuel
merging two earlier poems
edited January 12, 2015
the epiphany of Abraham – v2
edited January 12, 2015
the epiphany of Joseph – v2
edited January 11, 2015
the epiphany of Noah – v2
edited January 11, 2015
the epiphany of the ten maidens
edited January 9, 2015
the epiphany of Babel – v2
edited January 9, 2015
the epiphany of the people – v2
edited January 9, 2015
the epiphany of Cain – v2
edited January 9, 2015
the epiphany of David – v2
edited January 9, 2015
the epiphany of the Magi – v3
(merging edits to version 1 and version 2)
edited January 9, 2015
the epiphany of Revelation – v2
January 9, 2015
the epiphany of meaning
edited January 8, 2015
the epiphany of Matthew – v2
edited January  8, 2015
the epiphany of Legion – v2
edited January 8, 2015
the epiphany of Paul
edited January 8, 2015
the epiphany of John Wesley – v2
edited January 8, 2015
the epiphany of the Magi – v2
edited January 8, 2015
the epiphany of Mary – 2 – v2
edited January 8, 2015
the epiphany was Herod’s – v2
edited/merged January 7, 2015
the epiphany of grace, of justification
January 7, 2015
the epiphany of Christ’s presence
Luke 1:39-45
John the Baptist (in utero) and Elizabeth (by the Spirit)
know it is the Christ in Mary’s womb
January 7, 2015
the epiphany of Elizabeth
Luke 1:42-45
Elizabeth knows who Mary carries
Luke 1:39-45
January 7, 2015
the epiphany of justification
Galatians 2:16
Romans 3:9-31
January 7, 2015
the epiphany of grace - 2
Ephesians 2:1-10
Romans 5:3-4
January 7, 2015
the epiphany of the unborn
Psalm 22:29-31
John 20:25-29
January 7, 2015
the epiphany of Babel
Genesis 11:1-9
don’t try to be God
January 7, 2015
the epiphany of the rich young ruler
Luke 18:23
his wealth was his stumbling block
Luke 18:18-30
Mark 10:22
Mark 10:17-31
Matthew 19:22
Matthew 19:16-30
January 7, 2015
the epiphany of Martha
Luke 10:41-42
Mary chose the better part
Luke 10:38-42
January 7, 2015
the epiphany of Miriam
Numbers 12:1-15
given leprosy for disobedience
January 7, 2015
the epiphany of the fishes
John 6:8-13
a young boys lunch fed the 5,000
January 7, 2015
the epiphany of Naaman
2 Kings 5:1-5
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of Elijah
1 Kings 19
God was in the still small voice
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of the widow
1 Kings 17:7-24
oil and flour not running out
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of Deborah
Numbers 4:1-5:31
God appointing a woman as judge over Israel
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of Aaron
Numbers 20:12
Numbers 20:24
Aaron would not go to the Promised Land
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of Abraham
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of the snake
Genesis 3:13-15
God’s judgment on the snake in the Garden of Eden
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of the Prodigal Son
Luke 15:20
“But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and
was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw
his arms around him and kissed him.”
Luke 15:11-32
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of the Rich Fool
Luke 12:20
“But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life will be
demanded from you. Then who will get what you have prepared for yourself?’”
Luke 12:13-21
Parable of the Rich Fool
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of the people
Exodus 32:1-35
the golden calf
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of the maidens
Matthew 25:1-13
only five were saved
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of the one leper
Luke 17:11-19
only one of the ten lepers
stopped to praise God for their healing
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of Mary Magdalene
John 20:11-18
knowing it was Jesus on Easter
when he called her by name
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of the woman
John 8:1-11
woman caught in adultery
not stoned at all
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of Matthew
Matthew 9:9-13
the calling of Matthew
Luke 18:9-14
the Pharisee and the Tax Collector
January 6, 2015
the epiphany o f Moses
Numbers 20:6-11
God told Moses to speak to the rock to get water;
Moses hit the rock instead. God made a judgment
on Moses that he would not enter the Promised Land.
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of Legion
Luke 8:28
awareness of the identity of Christ
Luke 8:26-39
Matthew 8:29
Mark 5:7
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of David
2 Samuel 12:18
Bathsheba’s baby died
2 Samuel 11:1-12:25
Psalm 51:1-19
January 6, 2015
the Epiphany of Daniel
the Book of Daniel
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of Thomas
John 20:28
“My Lord and My God!”
John 20:25-29
Thomas needed to touch to believe.
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of Pentecost
Acts 2:1-12
the fire of the Holy Spirit
Acts 2:1-21
the Day of Pentecost
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of Pharaoh
Exodus 15:4
“Pharaoh’s chariots and his army he has hurled into the sea.
The best of Pharaoh’s officers are drowned in the Red Sea.”
Exodus 14:26-28
Exodus 14:5-31
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of his brothers
Genesis 45:1-28
Joseph reveals himself to his brothers
Genesis 37:12-36
Joseph sold by his brothers
Genesis 41:1-46:30
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of Hagar
Genesis 21:9
Sarah demanded Hagar and Ishmael be banished
Genesis 21:17-18
God promises to make a great nation of Ishmael
Genesis 21:1-21
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of Cain
Genesis 4:1-13
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of the rich man
Luke 16:19-31
the Rich Man and Lazarus
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of Noah
Genesis 6:9-22
Genesis 7:1-24
Genesis 8:1-22
Flood story
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of Adam and Eve
Genesis 3:1-10
the Fall of Man, realizing they were naked
Genesis 3:1-24
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of John Wesley
“I felt my heart strangely warmed.”
John Wesley’s Journal
May 24, 1738,
describing what happened to him at Aldersgate
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of John
Luke 1:41
John (the Baptist) leaped in his mother’s womb
when Mary came to Elizabeth
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of adoption
John 19:26-27
Jesus uniting Mary and John,
his mother and the disciple He loved
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of Revelation
the Book of Revelations
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of Stephen
Acts 7:55
Acts 7:54-60
the stoning of Stephen
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of the Sanhedrin
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of Samuel - 2
1 Samuel 16:12-13
God chooses Jesse’s youngest, David
1 Samuel 16:1-13
January 5, 2015
the epiphany of Samuel - 1
1 Samuel 3:1-10
God speaks to Samuel
January 5, 2015
the epiphany of Cleopas
Luke 24:30-32
their eyes were opened in the breaking of the bread
Luke 24:13-35
Walk to Emmaus
January 5, 2015
the epiphany of Saul
Acts 9:1-18
the conversion of Saul/Paul
January 5, 2015
the epiphany of Nicodemus
John 19:38-40
Nicodemus helping Joseph of Arimathea with Jesus’ body
John 3:1-21
Nicodemus coming to Jesus in secret at night
January 5, 2015
the epiphany of Sarai
Genesis 18:1-15
Sarai laughing about becoming pregnant,
and God noticing…
January 5, 2015
the epiphany of the thief
Luke 23:29-43
the good thief asking  to be with Christ
and Christ promising he would be with Him in paradise
January 5, 2015
the epiphany of the Centurion
Matthew 27:54
Mark 15:39
January 5, 2015
the Epiphany of Simeon
Luke 2:22-40 NIV
January 5, 2015
the epiphany of Jacob
Genesis 32:30
Jacob realizing he had wrestled with God
Genesis 32:22-31
January 5, 2015
the epiphany of Judas
Matthew 27:1-5
Judas realizing he had shed innocent blood
January 5, 2015
the epiphany of Peter
Jesus looking at him after he denied him, crying bitterly
Luke 22:61-62
January 5, 2015
the epiphany of Andrew
John 1:35-42
January 5, 2015
the epiphany of Jerusalem - 2
Jesus’ triumphal entrance into Jerusalem
Palm Sunday
January 5, 2015
the epiphany of Pilate
January 5, 2015
the epiphany of Jesus
Luke 2:41-51
Jesus at age 12 in the Temple
January 5, 2015
the epiphany of Joseph
Luke 2:41-51
Jesus at age 12 in the Temple
January 5, 2015
the epiphany of Mary – 2
Luke 2:33-35
prophecy of Simeon
January 5, 2015
the epiphany of Jerusalem - 1
January 5, 2015
the epiphany of the Magi
January 5, 2015
the epiphany of Herod

January 5, 2015
the epiphany was Herod’s
edited/ new January 5, 2015
they bowed down and worshiped him
January 5, 2015
they opened their  treasure
January 5, 2015
there was no epiphany
January 5, 2015
each epiphany moment
January 4, 2015
the treasure of the Magi
January 4, 2015
Epiphany Moments
January 4, 2015
Epiphanies and Revelations
Worship Theme: Epiphany Sunday
Matthew 2:1-12 NIV
Luke 2:22-40 NIV
Epiphany Sunday
by Pastor Ruth Foss
communion
sermon “I Could Have Had A V-8. . . “
by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
Children’s Message
Mystery box
-          Winnie the Pooh security blanket
-          borrowed from Nolan Howes
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Epiphany Sunday
January 4, 2015
&
Worship Theme: New Year
Ecclesiastes 3:1-12 NIV
Revelation 21:1-6 NIV
Epiphany of the Lord Sunday
sermon “A Year in Review
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Prayer of Thanksgiving
we thank you Lord – v7
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Epiphany of the Lord Sunday
December 28, 2014
&
John 1:1-14
Luke 2:8-20
Matthew 2:1-2, 10-11
4th Sunday of Advent
Advent Sermon Series: The Voices of Advent, “I was there…”
Voices of Advent – “I was there…”
dramas by Ross Olson
sermon/message – “The Shepherd”
as performed by and worship led by Pastor Ruth Foss
Advent wreath lighting
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Christmas Eve Service
December 24, 2014
&
Luke 2:1-7 (KJV)
4th Sunday of Advent
Advent Sermon Series: The Voices of Advent, “I was there…”
Voices of Advent – “I was there…”
dramas by Ross Olson
sermon/message – “The Innkeeper”
(as performed by Doris DeRespino
with Madison Robinson
and Shanequa Foss as the daughters)
children’s message
-          understanding time
by Julie Stites
Prayer of Thanksgiving –
we thank you Lord – v6
worship led by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
4th Sunday of Advent
December 21, 2014
&
Matthew 1:18-25
3rd Sunday of Advent
Advent Sermon Series: The Voices of Advent, “I was there…”
Voices of Advent – “I was there…”
dramas by Ross Olson
sermon/message – “Joseph”
 (as performed by Raymond A. Foss who, like Joseph,
is an step-father and adoptive  father)
Prayer of Thanksgiving –
we thank you Lord – v4
worship led by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
3rd Sunday of Advent
December 14, 2014
&
2nd Sunday of Advent
Advent Sermon Series: The Voices of Advent, “I was there…”
Luke 1:26-38 (KJV)
Voices of Advent – “I was there…”
dramas by Ross Olson
sermon/message – “Mary”
(as performed by Shyanne Foss,
who, like Mary, is 14 years old)
Prayer of Thanksgiving –
we thank you Lord – v2
worship led by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
2nd Sunday of Advent
December 7, 2014
&
1st Sunday of Advent
Advent Sermon Series: The Voices of Advent, “I was there…”
Sacred Dance Introit
Michael W. Smith’s
 “Intro and Prepare Ye the Way”
from his New Hallelujah album
Advent wreath lighting
Prayer of Thanksgiving –
Luke 1:19-20a
Voices of Advent – “I was there…”
dramas by Ross Olson
sermon/message – “Angel Gabriel”
(as performed by Terry Pettengill)
worship led by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
1st Sunday of Advent
November 30, 2014

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 35,270+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.